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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,317.96, 67,983.86 and 23,119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,317.96, 67,983.86 and 23,119.23 is: 34,682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,317.96 : 67,983.86 = 23,119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,317.96/67,983.86 = 23,119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,317.96x = 67,983.86 × 23,119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,317.96x = 1,571,734,495.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,734,495.63/45,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,682.38

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